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Recent Examples of plaid
The actor and de Ramon both wore plaid hats.
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Hannah Malach, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
The former Spice Girl modeled a green and blue plaid dress that was inspired by a plush bathrobe.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
This plaid dress is perfect for a casual hangout with friends or going out on the town.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 19 Feb. 2026
However, to compensate for the frigid midwestern winter, Alpert has been swapping the cooling sheets for a flannel set with a plaid windowpane pattern.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2026
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Hannah Malach, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
The former Spice Girl modeled a green and blue plaid dress that was inspired by a plush bathrobe.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
This plaid dress is perfect for a casual hangout with friends or going out on the town.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 19 Feb. 2026
However, to compensate for the frigid midwestern winter, Alpert has been swapping the cooling sheets for a flannel set with a plaid windowpane pattern.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaid
Adjective
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The coordinating colors of the striped top and dressier bottom really allows the footwear to stand out as the focal point of the outfit while still feeling light and breezy enough to wear in summer.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
Glamour,
20 Apr. 2026
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This customizable, striped tote easily transforms a simple base outfit without overwhelming your entire wardrobe.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
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His mother, 76-year-old Beth Burbank, is a longtime Quaker and came out to support the vigil, carrying a poster in hand and a checkered keffiyeh — a Middle Eastern scarf and a modern symbol of colonial resistance — around her neck.—
Laura Turbay,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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The space is full of playful contrasts—checkered wallpaper from Schumacher, a leopard-print carpet, and a whimsical Avalon rattan daybed by Serena & Lily.—
Amy Bradford,
Architectural Digest,
21 Mar. 2026
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Most of the space is adorned with neutral colors, but the kitchen island – with its patterned marble surface – is a standout.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Apr. 2026
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Today, buyers are more likely to fall in love with zellige, marble, or bold, patterned tiles that feel fresher and more unique.—
Natasha Bazika,
Martha Stewart,
10 Apr. 2026
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Similar to the actress’s blouse, this Amazon find has billowy long sleeves, a playful dotted print, and a tie neckline that adds extra fashion flair when poking out from under spring jackets and blazers.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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Cane-Like Begonias Cane-like begonias, known as angel wings, are known for their glossy, dotted, or hairy foliage.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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Not because of the roving packs of teenagers or even the garish displays of overconsumption, but because mall architecture was high art.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Out front was a parked Jeep that had been decorated in garish camouflage and emblazoned with the grinning face of a man who went by Lawyer Don.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Plaid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaid. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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